An impregnable fortress... An invincible army... and the unstoppable commando team.

Starring: Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, Irene Papas, Gia Scala, James Darren

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Everybody stay exactly where you are! The party's over. Somebody stepped on the cake!" - Cpl. Miller

Why watch this? ... enjoy one of the better classic WWII action flicks based on true events.

Plot Summary: An Allied commando unit during World War II is tasked with destroying two massive German guns on the Greek island of Navarone. These powerful guns prevent the rescue of thousands of British soldiers trapped on a nearby island, making their demolition crucial to Allied operations in the Aegean Sea. The mission involves infiltrating the heavily fortified island, overcoming numerous obstacles and internal conflicts among the diverse team members, and attempting to disable the formidable weapons against overwhelming odds.

Dad's Preview: Gregory Peck delivers another solid performance as a stern-jawed American soldier sent on a secret mission to blow up a massive German gun battery that is killing a lot of Allied forces. He teams up with a British explosives expert and a fiery Greek officer. Most of the film is getting to the cliffs where the guns are located, all while avoiding German sea and land patrols. There's lots of excitement, intrigue, and an explosive play-off at the film's end. Anthony Quinn, as the Greek Stavros, delivers a fine performance.

Highroad Productions; Columbia Pictures